OPALCO Member Story: Meet Sofi – Loving Her New All Electric Ride
Sofi aka Queen of the Universe is the first pup in the San Juans (that Pepper knows of) to get a Ford F-150 Lightning truck as her main napping spot. … Read more
The Island Way
OPALCO Youth Scholars – Where are they now?
Sam (Swanson) Lower was OPALCO’s 2011 Youth Scholar from Lopez Island. She currently lives in Fargo, North Dakota with her husband and is expecting a baby boy. She is Senior … Read more
Ask Lindsay: Power up with SmartHub – Not just for paying your bill
What is SmartHub? SmartHub is your OPALCO account management tool. It is the easiest way to pay your bill, track your energy usage, report power outages and even vote in … Read more
Tree Trimming Around Power Lines is Critical for Wildfire Prevention
Wildfires are a regular threat to our built and natural environments. According to the Seattle Times[1], in 2020, Washington was second only to California in the number of acres burned … Read more
Ask Lindsay – Energy Savings Tips
DIY Weatherization Tips for a Warmer Winter Home January can be our coldest month of the year – and we’re typically spending more time indoors. You can make a difference … Read more
Meet Kai Burleson, Journeyman Lineman
Kai Burleson is a Lopez High School graduate and has been a Journeyman Lineman since 2008 after a four-year apprenticeship with OPALCO. Kai is the Lopez Island Substation Technician and … Read more